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Singapore is quietly becoming a regional crypto hub, with 61% of Singaporeans now holding digital assets, evidence that crypto is moving beyond a niche hobby into mainstream retail finance. On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks with Rohith Murthy, CEO of MoneyHero to unpack findings from the Pulse of Crypto Singapore 2025 report, exploring rising ownership, cautious allocations, and the surprising influence of social media on crypto investors.

Singapore shares inched higher today on a mixed day for Asian equities.  The Straits Times Index was up 0.36% at 4,527.94 points at 2.38pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$669.01M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, after its manager announced yesterday that its subsidiary – Festival Walk – will sell Festival Walk Tower at nearly HK$2 billion (S$328.1 million) to an unrelated third party.  Elsewhere, from how the US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by 25 basis points as expected, but with more dissenters this time around, to Grab Vietnam’s partnership with Charge+ to accelerate the development of a nationwide EV charging network in the country – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with David Chow, Director, Azure Capital.

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake recently struck north-eastern Japan, injuring dozens and forcing nearly 90,000 people to evacuate. While tsunami warnings have been lifted, experts warn there’s still a small but real risk of another major quake. With thousands of Singaporeans planning year-end trips to Japan, what should travellers know? On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks with Dr Nawaz Mian, Senior Lecturer, Department of Geography at the National University of Singapore, as hehelps us understand the latest quake, the potential risks ahead, and what it means for those visiting Japan.

Rebee Health is a Singapore-based health-tech startup dedicated to making physiotherapy more accessible, effective, and personalised. By combining wearable sensors, an intuitive mobile app, and a clinician portal, Rebee empowers patients to recover safely at home while giving physiotherapists real-time insights into progress and performance. Designed for people dealing with musculoskeletal pain, post-surgery rehab, or mobility issues, Rebee helps patients stay consistent, confident, and connected throughout their recovery journey. On The Right Business, Nadiah Koh speaks with Lincoln Dacy, Founder and CEO of Rebee Health, to find out more.

A new report from Savills has just mapped the global hotspots for high-net-worth individuals, and it’s clear the landscape is shifting fast. From Dubai’s dynamism to Singapore’s financial strength and London’s enduring lifestyle pull, a new pattern of wealth migration is taking shape, one driven by connectivity, capital, and quality of life. On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks to Kelcie Sellers, World Research Analyst, Savills, to find out more.

Singapore shares dipped today as Asian markets broadly traded in the red. The Straits Times Index was down 0.27% at 4,501.15 points at 2.34pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$573.59M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch for today, we have Golden-Agri Resources, YZJ Maritime and Centurion Accommodation Real Estate Investment Trust.  That’s after how a Singapore Exchange statement out yesterday said the three counters were added to the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index and the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Liquidity Weighted Index.  Elsewhere, from a last look at market expectations ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision, to how Amazon said today that it plans to invest more than US$35 billion in India by 2030, more international and corporate headlines remained in focus.  Also on deck – how SK Hynix is exploring the possibility of listing shares in New York. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Kenneth Goh, Director, Private Wealth Management, UOB Kay Hian.

Who are the heroes walking among us? The ones who go above and beyond, uplift their communities, or shine for Singapore on the global stage? The Straits Times’ Singaporean of the Year 2025 search is officially underway — a celebration of individuals who truly make a difference. So who are this year’s standout nominees? And whose story will inspire the nation? On The Big Story, Nadiah Koh speaks with Zakir Hussain, Associate Editor at The Straits Times, to find out more.

Markets have been moving cautiously, and November was no exception. Investors appear to be in a holding pattern, waiting for clearer signals before making major moves. The latest State Street Institutional Investor Indicators shed light on this trend: risk appetite dipped slightly, equity allocations remain solid, cash is steady, and fixed income hasn’t seen the usual safe-haven inflows. What’s driving this cautious yet steady behaviour? Are investors diversifying globally, or sticking to familiar US tech bets? And what does this mean for markets in Asia and beyond? On Wealth Tracker, Nadiah Koh speaks with Dwyfor Evans, Head of APAC Macro Strategy at State Street Markets, to find out more. 

For families of children with Cerebral Visual Impairment, finding the right therapy can feel overwhelming — and too often, out of reach. CVI is complex, highly individual, and needs personalised support during a critical window of neuroplasticity. Yet many children still end up with generic, one-size-fits-all interventions simply because specialised resources are scarce. Vision Nanny is opening doors for families who were once left behind by giving parents and educators access to customisable, CVI-specific activities. On The Right Busines, Nadiah Koh speaks with Prathyusha Potharaju, Founder of Grailmaker Innovations, to find out more. 

Singapore shares nudged higher today, as investors’ focus remained on the US interest rate outlook. The Straits Times Index was up 0.12% at 4,512.30 points at 1.54pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$499.27M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have OCBC, after the bank’s mezzanine capital unit announced that it has invested in the development of a US$1.5 billion low-carbon steel plant in Malaysia’s Sabah state, scheduled for commissioning by 2030.  Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump said he had reached an agreement with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest rate decision – more international headlines remained in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Abhilash Narayan, Investment Strategist, HSBC Global Private Banking and Premier Wealth.